A basic current account that provides you the ease of managing your funds seamlessly at a minimal cost.

Here's what Basic Current Account offers you:

  • Ease of opening an account with an initial deposit of just RM500.
  • An introducer is required for opening a Basic Current Account.
  • Easy access to your account through any Public Bank branch, ATM and Public Bank Online / Mobile Banking services.
  • No fees will be imposed on the issuance of cheque books, except for the stamp duty levied (subject to the cheque processing fee).
  • No overdraft facility.
  • Other FREE services offered:
    • Cheques and cash deposits via deposit machines.
    • Account enquiries and fund transfers within the Bank via ATM, and Public Bank Online / Mobile Banking services.
    • Monthly statement.
  • This is a non-interest bearing account

Basic Current Account and Basic 55 Current Account are protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor.

Eligibility

Basic Current Account

  • Malaysian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 years old and above.
  • Small and Medium Enterprise (Not Applicable to Basic 55 Current Account).

Basic 55 Current Account

  • Malaysian citizens and permanent residents aged 55 years old and above.
    • Personal Account.
    • Joint Account is allowed provided one of the depositors is aged 55 years old and above.
Account Type

Basic Current Account

  • Option 1 - Waiver of annual fee for Debit Card
    • Free 6 over-the-counter (OTC) visits per month.
    • Free 8 ATM cash withdrawals per month.
  • Option 2 - Annual Fee of RM 8.00 for Debit Card
    • Unlimited ATM cash will be issued under this account.

Basic 55 Current Account

  • Aged 55 years old and above (for joint account, one of the depositors must be aged 55 years old and above)
  • Free 16 over-the-counter visits per month.
  • No Debit card will be issued under this account.
Rates & Charges

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